Apple is declining — will smartphones be affected next?
Shifts in Apple’s Narrative and Challenges Ahead Apple has established a distinct California vibe, showcasing products that are clean, controlled, and intuitive. For two decades, holding an iPhone meant holding a sleek glass-and-aluminum artifact, a symbol of the future. However, with the rise of generative AI, this carefully curated image is starting to unravel. The […]
Google pokes fun at Apple’s challenges with AI while introducing the Pixel 10 smartphones.
Google Unveils Pixel 10 Smartphones with Advanced AI Features On Wednesday, Google revealed a new series of Pixel smartphones that come packed with enhanced artificial intelligence capabilities. These innovations aim to streamline everything from accessing crucial information on your device to enhancing photos as they’re being taken. This move with the four Pixel 10 models […]
Your virtual assistant is on the way: Glenn Beck forecasts ‘AI agents’ will compete with smartphones in a year
AI Personal Assistants: A Future Reality? When we picture individuals who manage meetings, dinner reservations, and flight bookings, it’s easy to think they cater only to the wealthy or influential. But in about a year, there’s a belief—popularized by Glen Beck—that “AI Agents” or digital personal assistants will soon be commonplace for many. Just imagine […]
Gen Z is trading in their smartphones for a nostalgic choice — Blackberry
Young individuals are increasingly seeking a connection to the world around them. One method gaining traction? “Dumbphones,” which some have affectionately dubbed millennial BlackBerrys. Interestingly, members of Gen-Z are also engaging with social media—despite some criticism—and promoting their views. For several months now, users in their late teens to mid-20s have been latching onto “retro” […]
Resources, smartphones, and armed groups: the evolution of conflict in DRC
It’s been quite a turbulent week, as a peace agreement is being negotiated in the Democratic Republic of the Congo following three months of intense fighting. I had a conversation with East Africa correspondent Carlos Mureicz about the conflict, its sudden escalation, and the prospects for lasting peace. Long Shadows from the ’90s Back in […]
Google Admits Paying “Enormous Sum Of Money” To Samsung To Preinstall Gemini On Smartphones
Quick Take The summary is AI-generated, and the newsroom was reviewed. Google pays Samsung Monthly for pre-installation of the Gemini AI app. The payment arrangement is a two-year agreement with the subscription revenue share. The DOJ lawyer described the fixed monthly payment as “a huge amount.” Google allows Samsung to pay “a huge sum” each […]
Parents must make tough choices on smartphones, says children’s commissioner for England | Smartphones
Children in England need to prepare parents to make difficult decisions about their children’s smartphone use rather than trying to become friends. Dame Rachel de Souza said this should include parents considering examples of setting up children through their phone use. Write in Sunday Timesde Souza said, “If we are serious about protecting our children, […]
Smartphones, Computers Exempt from Trump Admin’s Tariffs on China
The Trump administration has announced that various electronic devices, such as smartphones and computers, will be exempt from tariffs imposed on China. A breaking news posted Friday night by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agency revealed that certain products will be exempt from customs duties. Customs exemptions for certain products “applies retroactively to April […]
Campaign to bar under-14s from having smartphones signed by 100,000 parents | Children
The online campaign, which has forced parents to ban their children from owning smartphones until they are at least 14, has earned 100,000 signatures in the six months since its launch. The free smartphone childhood campaign launched a “parent agreement” in September. The campaign promised to withhold children's phones until the end of their ninth […]
Allowing Children on Smartphones a ‘Deliberate Social Experiment’
Authors of a major report that destroyed norms of “care” for transgender children say the UK is conducting a “deliberate social experiment” by allowing minors to use smartphones for several hours a day. I warned you. Dr Hilary Cass warned of the potential negative effects of screen time on children and suggested the UK should […]